Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, MI · Public · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Eastern Michigan University reported a 81.3% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Eastern Michigan University is a public 4-year institution in Ypsilanti, MI, with an SAT reference of 1060 and an ACT reference of 23. The historical average net price is $15,407 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

81.3%

20,351 applicants

SAT reference

1060

Combined score

ACT reference

23

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$15,407

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Eastern Michigan University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)91010601170
ACT (composite, 1–36)182326

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

45.9%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

68.8%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

10,055

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Eastern Michigan University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$13,250
$30,001 – $48,000$12,863
$48,001 – $75,000$13,748
$75,001 – $110,000$18,243
$110,000+$21,036

Top Majors at Eastern Michigan University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Health Professions442
Business, Management & Marketing375
Education237
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies141
Psychology139
Computer & Information Sciences128
Biological & Biomedical Sciences122
Social Sciences120
Visual & Performing Arts112
Public Administration & Social Services109

Financial Aid at Eastern Michigan University

About Eastern Michigan University

Official website: https://www.emich.edu/

Admissions: https://www.emich.edu/admissions/

Frequently Asked Questions About Eastern Michigan University

What is the acceptance rate at Eastern Michigan University?

Eastern Michigan University reported a 81% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 20,351. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Eastern Michigan University?

The historical 81% acceptance rate suggests Eastern Michigan University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Eastern Michigan University?

The imported historical records for Eastern Michigan University include an SAT reference value of 1060 and an ACT reference value of 23. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Eastern Michigan University?

The stored historical average net price at Eastern Michigan University is $15,407 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 96%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $10,236 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Eastern Michigan University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Eastern Michigan University is 46%. its stored first-year retention rate is 69%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Eastern Michigan University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Eastern Michigan University?

Eastern Michigan University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Decision on November 15, 2026. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Eastern Michigan University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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